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Te Manawhenua Forum

Council and Iwi representatives formed the Te Manawhenua Forum mo Matamata-Piako (a standing committee of Council) to ensure Maori have the opportunity to participate in decision making in our district.

The Te Manawhenua Forum mo Matamata-Piako considers any matters relating to the social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of Maori communities, both today and for the future. The Te Manawhenua Forum mo Matamata-Piako has input into developing policies, such as the Our Community Our Future plan, District Plan and other special projects.

The Te Manawhenua Forum mo Matamata-Piako meets four times a year and is made up of representatives from Council, Ngati Haua, Ngati Rahiri-Tumutumu, Raukawa, Ngati Maru, Ngati Whanaunga, Ngati Paoa and Ngati Hinerangi. Ngati Tamatera also have the ability to join the Te Manawhenua Forum mo Matamata-Piako.